Experienced Career Nanny

Little Sprouts and CO.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

PTO

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Health stipend

Travel compensation

Payroll processing

Job summary

Little Sprouts & Co. in San Francisco, CA seeks a career nanny to care for three boys (8, 4.5, and 3 months). The role emphasizes engaging activities, outdoor adventures, and consistent routines in a busy, loving household.

You will handle after-school pickups, plan age-appropriate activities, support emotional regulation, and work closely with parents. Must be energetic, reliable, and comfortable traveling with the family; CPR/First Aid required; valid driver’s license; salary

Qualifications

• Significant professional childcare experience, preferably with school-aged children.
• Experience with ADHD, emotional regulation, or behavioral support preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Up-to-date vaccinations as required by the family, consistent with applicable law

Responsibilities

• School pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities.
• Planning creative, age-appropriate activities and outings.
• Keeping both boys engaged through interactive play, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning.
• Supporting after-school transitions and established household routines.
• Helping children develop emotional regulation, patience, and positive communication skills.
• Supporting dinnertime and encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Assisting with evening and bedtime routines.
• Light child-related tidying and cleanup.
• Working collaboratively with parents and other household staff.
• Proactively identifying ways to make daily routines run smoothly

Skills

High-energy

Patient

Emotional regulation

Proactive

Organized

Flexible

Reliable

Strong communicator

Warm

Driver’s license

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $104,000–$123,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

55-65+/ Hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–8:30 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, plus occasional weekend flexibility

Travel: Required throughout the year

About the Family

Little Sprouts & Co. is excited to partner with a wonderful San Francisco family seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly dependable career nanny to join their household!

The family has three boys, ages 8, 4.5, and 3 months. This position will primarily focus on the two older boys, as the family has a dedicated nanny caring for their infant.

The boys are bright, playful, curious, and full of energy! They thrive with engaging activities, creative play, outdoor adventures, and a caregiver who can match their enthusiasm while providing patience, consistency, and guidance.

The family is hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys working with active children, can confidently navigate big emotions, and naturally takes initiative throughout the day.

This is a busy, loving household that values open communication, honesty, flexibility, and teamwork. They hope to build a long-term relationship with a nanny who feels like a trusted and valued part of their family.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM–8:30 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Approximately 36.5 regularly scheduled hours per week
• Additional weekend coverage approximately 2–3 days per month for date nights or extra support
• Occasional Sunday flexibility
• Flexibility for travel and overnight care

The family travels throughout the year and would love a nanny who enjoys accompanying them on family trips.

An upcoming Thanksgiving trip to Lake Tahoe is a possibility, although availability for this specific trip is not required.

Additional compensation is offered for travel, overnights, and applicable holiday work, with details to be finalized.

Responsibilities

• School pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities
• Planning creative, age-appropriate activities and outings
• Keeping both boys engaged through interactive play, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning
• Supporting after-school transitions and established household routines
• Helping the children develop emotional regulation, patience, and positive communication skills
• Supporting the family during dinnertime and encouraging age-appropriate independence
• Assisting with evening and bedtime routines
• Light child-related tidying and cleanup
• Working collaboratively with parents and other household staff
• Proactively identifying ways to make the family’s daily routines run smoothly

No cooking or meal preparation is required. The household also employs a housekeeper and a separate infant nanny.

A family vehicle can be provided for transporting the children.

The Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for a career nanny who is genuinely passionate about working with energetic, spirited children.

Their ideal nanny is:

• High-energy and playful: Someone who enjoys staying active, getting creative, and making everyday moments fun.
• Patient and emotionally aware: Comfortable supporting children through frustration, overstimulation, and big emotions.
• Experienced with behavioral needs: Familiarity with ADHD, emotional regulation, behavioral strategies, or neurodivergent children is highly valued.
• Proactive and organized: Someone who naturally anticipates needs, takes initiative, and can multitask.
• Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable working in a dynamic household with occasional schedule adjustments and travel.
• Reliable and trustworthy: Consistently dependable, honest, and transparent.
• A strong communicator: Able to collaborate with parents, provide thoughtful feedback, and maintain consistency with household expectations.
• Warm and nurturing: Someone who can build meaningful relationships with the children while maintaining appropriate boundaries and structure.

Additional Information About the Children

The oldest child has ADHD and benefits from engaging activities, structure, patience, and thoughtful redirection.

Both older children are currently receiving behavioral support, and the family would appreciate a nanny who understands how to help children navigate emotional regulation, sibling disagreements, and challenging behaviors.

Experience implementing positive behavioral strategies and collaborating with parents or behavioral professionals would be especially valuable.

The family follows consistent morning and bedtime routines while allowing more flexibility throughout the rest of the day. They welcome ideas and feedback from their nanny and value a collaborative approach.

Annual Compensation: $104,000–$123,000+ per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Guaranteed hours
• 10 days of paid time off (5 nanny-selected days and 5 family-selected days)
• Paid holidays (specific holidays to be finalized)
• Applicable overtime compensation
• $250 monthly health stipend
• Additional time off may be available during family travel
• Travel and overnight compensation
• Household payroll through Poppins or another agreed-upon provider

Requirements

• Significant professional childcare experience, preferably with school-aged children
• Experience with ADHD, emotional regulation, or behavioral support strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Up-to-date vaccinations as required by the family, consistent with applicable law
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent professional references
• Ability to pass a background check
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Greek-speaking candidates are welcome, although bilingual skills are not required.